State of Florida
PARALEGAL SPECIALIST III - SES - 41002010
State of Florida, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
PARALEGAL SPECIALIST III - SES - 41002010
Date: Sep 23, 2024Requisition No: 838082Agency: Office of the Attorney GeneralWorking Title: PARALEGAL SPECIALIST III - SES - 41002010Our Organization and Mission:
The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States.Position Summary:
This position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the Statewide Prosecution unit in Orlando, Florida.Pay:
$60,000.20 AnnuallyQualifications:Completion of a two-year accredited training program to become a legal Assistant, a paralegal, a Legal Paraprofessional or a Lawyer's or Attorney's Assistant; orA degree or certificate in legal technology, legal administration, legal studies, or criminal justice; orLaw school degree from a law school in the United States, or upon management approval, from a law school outside the United States; orFour (4) years of experience performing the duties of a paralegal or legal assistant AND Four (4) years of experience as a paralegal beyond experience used to substitute for education requirement.**Preference given to Florida Registered Paralegals or Certified NALA Paralegals.The Work You Will Do:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:Case Management:Analyze, select, compile, and summarize information on statutes, financial records, legal decisions, legal opinions, memoranda, or other legal material for internal use.Conduct online legal research using commercially available research applications.Conduct factual research to assist with pending cases or investigations.Draft legal documents, including federal habeas procedural histories, discovery requests, witness lists and exhibit lists.Prepare exhibits for hearings, depositions and trials.Organize documents and exhibits for review by attorneys.Coordinate service of process and subpoenas.Summarize deposition and trial transcripts.Examine and analyze briefs, petitions, complaints and evidence of alleged or suspected violations of laws or regulations in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, rules, precedents or policies.Examine legal instruments or other documents to assure completeness of information and conformance to pertinent laws, rules, regulations, precedents, or office requirements.Assist with preparation of cross-designation documentation for attorney appearances.Assist in case preparation for civil litigation, criminal law proceedings or agency hearings.Attend court proceedings and trials with attorneys and provide assistance as needed.Conduct legal research as directed.Prepares legal documents for out of state and international proceedings.Serve as the liaison for communications with agencies throughout the country.Draft, amend, prepare, and promulgate administrative rules.Supervise and train other paralegals, legal assistants and support staff as needed.Schedule and attend court hearings.Perform related work as assigned.Specific task assignments will be related to the examples listed above and may vary based on the tasks applicable to the assigned Unit.The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:Annual and Sick Leave benefits.Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.Flexible Spending Accounts.Tuition waivers.And more!IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To be considered for the position, all applicants must:Submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc. In addition, all applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained.NOTE:
Any required experience and/or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application.Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume. Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position.The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise.Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program.CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:
All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act.E-VERIFY STATEMENT:
The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (e-verify).PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT:
The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency.REMINDERS:
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS.The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center.
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Date: Sep 23, 2024Requisition No: 838082Agency: Office of the Attorney GeneralWorking Title: PARALEGAL SPECIALIST III - SES - 41002010Our Organization and Mission:
The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States.Position Summary:
This position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the Statewide Prosecution unit in Orlando, Florida.Pay:
$60,000.20 AnnuallyQualifications:Completion of a two-year accredited training program to become a legal Assistant, a paralegal, a Legal Paraprofessional or a Lawyer's or Attorney's Assistant; orA degree or certificate in legal technology, legal administration, legal studies, or criminal justice; orLaw school degree from a law school in the United States, or upon management approval, from a law school outside the United States; orFour (4) years of experience performing the duties of a paralegal or legal assistant AND Four (4) years of experience as a paralegal beyond experience used to substitute for education requirement.**Preference given to Florida Registered Paralegals or Certified NALA Paralegals.The Work You Will Do:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:Case Management:Analyze, select, compile, and summarize information on statutes, financial records, legal decisions, legal opinions, memoranda, or other legal material for internal use.Conduct online legal research using commercially available research applications.Conduct factual research to assist with pending cases or investigations.Draft legal documents, including federal habeas procedural histories, discovery requests, witness lists and exhibit lists.Prepare exhibits for hearings, depositions and trials.Organize documents and exhibits for review by attorneys.Coordinate service of process and subpoenas.Summarize deposition and trial transcripts.Examine and analyze briefs, petitions, complaints and evidence of alleged or suspected violations of laws or regulations in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, rules, precedents or policies.Examine legal instruments or other documents to assure completeness of information and conformance to pertinent laws, rules, regulations, precedents, or office requirements.Assist with preparation of cross-designation documentation for attorney appearances.Assist in case preparation for civil litigation, criminal law proceedings or agency hearings.Attend court proceedings and trials with attorneys and provide assistance as needed.Conduct legal research as directed.Prepares legal documents for out of state and international proceedings.Serve as the liaison for communications with agencies throughout the country.Draft, amend, prepare, and promulgate administrative rules.Supervise and train other paralegals, legal assistants and support staff as needed.Schedule and attend court hearings.Perform related work as assigned.Specific task assignments will be related to the examples listed above and may vary based on the tasks applicable to the assigned Unit.The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:Annual and Sick Leave benefits.Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.Flexible Spending Accounts.Tuition waivers.And more!IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To be considered for the position, all applicants must:Submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc. In addition, all applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained.NOTE:
Any required experience and/or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application.Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume. Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position.The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise.Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program.CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:
All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act.E-VERIFY STATEMENT:
The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (e-verify).PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT:
The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency.REMINDERS:
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS.The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center.
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